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The fight against private-public partnerships continues, as union members organized another rally opposing proposals in the province’s budget bill.

A Thunder Bay performer is one of 10 finalists in an online contest for the role of Dorothy in the upcoming Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Wizard of OZ.

Fort William Historical Park is hosting a Shakespeare favourite this month. A Midsummer Night's Dream is being brought to life by Rogue Productions, starting Friday night.

The city will have an independent investigation into what happened at its sewage treatment plant.

When a tree falls in a Northern Ontario forest, John Lawrence definitely hears it. Within hours he and his employees are probably replacing it, starting the reforestation process all over again.

The city estimates it will cost $250,000 to repair the lightning-damaged Whalen Building.

Thunder Bay’s transit plan is still a few years away from being put to use, but it will be good news when it does, says the head of the local transit union. City council approved the plan in principle earlier this month.

The Grade 10 literacy test results are in and St. Ignatius High school has earned the top mark amongst the city’s high schools. Eighty-nine per cent of St.

Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle appears confident a new energy rate structure will help grow the Northern economy.

Anyone looking to get Finn for the July 27 weekend is encouraged to head to the Finnish Canadian Grand Festival in Thunder Bay. And depending on the turnout, the city could gain an entry into the Guiness Book of World Records.